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The American right is inciting a pogrom against Haitian immigrants in Ohio

The people of Springfield, Ohio, are enduring bomb threats, hate and vandalism because of xenophobic smears

The Guardian - US

Springfield’s Republican mayor says he’d be ‘fine’ with Trump axing visit after pushing migrant claims

Springfield Mayor Rob Rue said ‘it would be an extreme strain on our resources’ if Trump visited

The Independent UK

JD Vance defends pet-eating remarks: ‘The media has a responsibility to fact-check’

Republican VP nominee claims at Wisconsin rally that constituents told him ‘they’d seen something in Springfield’

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What to know about the threats in Springfield, Ohio, after false claims about Haitian immigrants

A small Ohio city has been inundated with hoax bomb threats since last week’s presidential debate, when former President Donald Trump falsely accused members of Springfield’s Haitian community of abducting and eating cats and dogs

The Independent UK

Ohio Gov. Dewine Addresses Chaos In Springfield

Ohio Governor DeWine addresses strained resources and safety concerns in Springfield amid potential presidential candidate visits.

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Majority of Trump supporters think his Haitian immigrant lies are true, poll shows

Trump’s claim about Haitian immigrants has been debunked by Ohio officials and condemned by the White House

The Independent UK

No, JD Vance did not kill his family cat

Amid the fallout over Donald Trump's false claims about Haitian pet-eating immigrants in Springfield, Trump's running mate, JD Vance, is himself accused of killing his own cat in a viral post circulating on X. We tell you more in this edition of Truth or Fake.

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Vice President Harris Denounces False Rumors About Migrants

Vice President Kamala Harris addresses false rumors about migrants in Springfield, Ohio, condemning misinformation spread by Trump and Vance, emphasizing t...

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Overseas threats hit the Ohio city where Trump and Vance lies slandered Haitians over dogs and cats

Ohio officials have stationed state police at Springfield schools in response to bomb threats that officials say are mostly coming from overseas

The Independent UK

Increased Security Measures Implemented In Springfield, Ohio Schools

Springfield, Ohio schools to reopen with increased security measures after false threats linked to baseless claims about Haitian immigrants. Ohio Governor ...

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Springfield College Cancels Athletic Events Through End of Week Due to Threats

Baseless accusations toward the city's Haitian community have brought public life to a standstill.

Sports Illustrated

Trump’s extraordinary 7 days on the campaign trail — from a ‘disastrous’ debate to second assassination attempt

A presidential debate, palling around with Laura Loomer, taking a swipe at Taylor Swift and the second assassination attempt: it has been a dramatic seven days on the campaign trail for Trump

The Independent UK

‘They’re eating pets’ – another example of US politicians smearing Haiti and Haitian immigrants

Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance continues to defend the false claim that migrants in Springfield, Ohio, have been abducting and eating area cats and dogs.

The Conversation

Ohio Town Cancels CultureFest Amid Safety Concerns Linked To Conspiracy Theories About Haitian Immigrants

The official Facebook page of Springfield posted Monday that the cancellation of the CultureFest -- a celebration that focuses on diversity, arts and local culture -- was a "difficult decision."

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Mayor Discourages Trump Campaign Event In Springfield Amid False Claims

Mayor Rue of Springfield, Ohio, opposes Trump's campaign event amid political controversies and misinformation, emphasizing unity and responsible discourse.

International Business Times

Town At Center Of US Migrant Conspiracies Hit With 33 Bomb Threats

The town of Springfield has seen some three dozen bomb threats as it endures being the center of Republican-boosted conspiracy theories about immigration, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said Monday.

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Ohio Governor Deploys Patrols After Multiple Bomb Threats In Springfield

Ohio Governor DeWine addresses non-credible bomb threats in Springfield, deploying patrols to ensure school safety and debunking false rumors about Haitian...

The Independent UK

Springfield schools evacuated yet again over ‘threats’ after Trump’s lies about Haitian immigrants

Ohio governor Mike DeWine said there had been at 33 hoax bomb threats in recent days, at least some of which came from overseas

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Ohio City Cancels Cultural Festival Amid Threats And Safety Concerns

Springfield cancels CultureFest due to safety concerns amid threats and misinformation. Governor DeWine enhances security measures to address escalating te...

Latin Times

Springfield Residents Flock to Haitian Restaurant to Show Support: 'Don't Worry, We Are with You'

Springfield residents are showing support to a local Haitian restaurant, Rose Goute Creole, by driving up business

The Independent UK

Ohio town cancels cultural festival after furor over Haitians

An Ohio city at the center of a political furor over Haitian migrants has canceled its annual celebration of cultural diversity after days of violent threats closed schools and government offices

The Guardian - US

Miami Heat attack ‘hateful’ speech after Trump’s lies about Haitians

The Miami Heat have issued a statement defending the Haitian community amid rumours and threats from the far right in the US

Latin Times

Claims of Haitian migrants eating pets in Springfield lead to college threats and closures

Wittenberg University and Clark State College have canceled in-person classes after receiving bomb and shooting threats

Salon

Threats close Springfield schools again

Six schools have been targeted by threats following the Trump-Vance campaign's lies about Haitian migrants

The Guardian - US

Political violence and fearmongering bigotry have become too normalized

While despicable, this second assassination attempt on Trump is partly a symptom of the hate he and JD Vance are peddling

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